CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA) Practice

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What does TFTP stand for?

Trivial File Transmission Protocol
Trivial File Transfer Protocol
Transfer File Transfer Protocol
Terminal File Transfer Protocol

The correct answer is: Trivial File Transfer Protocol

The correct choice refers to Trivial File Transfer Protocol, which is a simple protocol used for transferring files across a network. TFTP is designed to be lightweight and easy to use, making it ideal for tasks like booting diskless workstations and transferring files in environments where minimal overhead is preferred. The protocol operates over UDP (User Datagram Protocol), which does not guarantee delivery, unlike other file transfer protocols such as FTP (File Transfer Protocol) that use TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) for more reliability. This makes TFTP suitable for situations where prompt and straightforward file transfer is more critical than ensuring every packet is delivered. The other options contain variations on the name that either introduce inaccuracies or use incorrect terminology. In particular, "Transmission" is not the term typically associated with TFTP, and other suggested terms like "Transfer File" and "Terminal File" do not correspond to established protocols in networking. Understanding the focus on simplicity and usability in TFTP helps clarify why it is named the way it is and distinguishes it from more complex file transfer protocols.